‘Corrupt as hell’: Clarence Thomas faces fresh calls to resign after more billionaire gifts revealed

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Clarence Thomas faces fresh calls to resign after more billionaire gifts revealed
independent.co.uk

Congressional Democrats have pushed for ethics reform legislation, efforts publicly rejected by Samuel Alito

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Is there any corner of American politics and business that isn't corrupt?

We don't use that word. Corruption and bribery sounds icky.

Try lobbying instead.

Well, there's Bernie Sanders and...

Well, there's Bernie Sanders.

That's a good shout. Forgot about that guy. He got stiffed in 2016, probably his last chance. I appreciate the unwavering adherence to principles of people like Ron Paul. Politics done the old fashioned way. The money is a huge problem.